What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEW CHS 3 Group Leader 12 HR PM position at Leprino Foods?
Cheese Department
General Summary:
- At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role -Cheese L3 - Group Leader Rate is$34.20 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies).The Group Leader is responsible for proactively overseeing, directing and supporting team members, processes and functions in the Cheese Department.
Job Description:
- At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
- Responsible for providing good quality cheese in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Review the make and finish plans for accuracy as soon as possible on the start of the shift, then operate within the ranges specified on the make plan.
- Monitor the vat room specs to assure good quality curd.
- Monitor the DMC, PHT, and adjust as needed to maintain 100% cheese in spec with zero problem cheese generation.
- Monitor cheese at the mixers, extruders, and brine to ensure good quality ribbon that is acceptable to the processing department.
- Document any operational change and all adjustments in appropriate areas in a timely and accurate manner during production and anything out of the ordinary, in the comment section of MES as well as any required data into the MES system.
- Monitor ingredients and supplies necessary for production and ensure their availability to each operator.
- Make necessary adjustments to achieve customer specifications, checking the customer shipping specifications daily, making sure to monitor the application rates for accuracy.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and/or stoppages. Notify maintenance as needed to minimize department downtime. Follow through to completion with the maintenance technician, group leader, or supervisor as needed.
- Author and submit work orders as needed to ensure proper operation and maintain the basic upkeep and appearance of equipment and buildings in the cheese department as needed.
- Coordinate action plans in dealing with extraneous issues in all instances. Author Quality Alerts and Confidential Extraneous Reports whenever either of these conditions occurs. Immediately call the supervisor whenever you suspect based on trends and existing data that these conditions might exist or will soon exist.
- Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs and safety standards.
- Maintain the silo and HTST charts and monitor silo expirations as required by law.
- Maintain the Master Sanitation schedule, animal feed, and deform logs, ensure data is accurate and up to date.
- Set clear expectations with the operators and hold them accountable.
- Maintain USDA audit readiness daily.
- Communicate between, co-workers, departments and supervision as required.
- Must successfully complete JTPR and consistently perform work according to SOP.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lead others, manage competing priorities and ensure projects are completed.
- Ability to obtain a California Pasteurization License.
- Knowledge of chemical safe handling procedures preferred.
- Knowledge of sanitation principles, GMP's and ability to maintain Grade A standards.
- Knowledge of LFC cheese department operations.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Strong interpersonal & organizational skills; Self-Starter and ability to motivate others.
- History of employee involvement i.e. (LQ Team member, etc) preferred.
- Computer literacy. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and CIM system preferred.
- Must be able to fulfill physical functional requirements of position per ADA.
Offering You In Return:
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.